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Foreign observers certifying last 3 polls to be barred

Dhaka, July 9 -- This time the Election Commission (EC) will not invite the foreign observers who certified the last three national elections as 'acceptable and credible', said Chief Election Commissi... Read More


Thailand's cabinet shelves draft law for casinos

Dhaka, July 9 -- Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday withdrew a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, citing the need for more time to engage with the public and create more understanding about... Read More


Education Minister Pradhan inaugurates Agricultural Centre in Meerut

India, July 9 -- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Agricultural Technology Innovation Centre at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Agricultural University, Meerut, emphasising the gov... Read More


SUPREME COURT ORDERS STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF ANTI-RAGGING GUIDELINES IN UNIVERSITIES

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The Supreme Court today (9) ordered the University Grants Commission (UGC) to strictly implement the existing guidelines designed to prevent ragging in universities. The three-me... Read More


NISHANTHA JAYAWEERA SWORN IN AS NPP NATIONAL LIST MP

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Nishantha Jayaweera, appointed to the National List parliamentary seat of the National People's Power (NPP), was sworn in today (9) before Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickram... Read More


A Diplomatic Victory for Nepal's Arzu Rana

India, July 9 -- Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana has positioned herself as the quiet architect of what could be a significant reset in India-Nepal ties. Her personal rapport with Indian officials h... Read More


Two advocates selected as HC Judges by Collegium, withdraws consent over delay from Government

New Delhi, July 9 -- Two Advocates - Swetasree Majumder and Rajesh Datar - selected by Supreme Court Collegium has given withdrawal of consent, protesting on delay from Government to appoint them as H... Read More


India, Brazil Aim to Boost Trade to $20 bn; PM Modi Conferred Top Civilian Honour

WEB DESK, July 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set an ambitious goal to elevate bilateral trade between India and Brazil from the current $12.2 billion to $20 billion over the next five years. S... Read More


Path to upper-middle economy

DAR ES SALAAM, July 9 -- A NEW era is beckoning for Tanzania as President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officially launch the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (TDV 2050) in the capital city, Dodoma, o... Read More


Ruto votes yes for LGBTQ+ at UN, MP Kaluma rejects the move

Kenya, July 9 -- Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has criticized Kenya for recently supporting the renewal of a United Nations mandate for LGBTQ+ rights. He is calling on President William Ruto to immedi... Read More